Chapter 327: Fabricated Myth, For Whom Do Flowers Bloom? (Part 2)
Such actions will undoubtedly cause significant upheaval.
It's expected that all the Earth Desire Fox Race will rise in revolt. However, without the power given by the Xuan Flower Mountain Opening Axe, even Nascent Soul level foxes are not unapproachable.
What's more, Li Ye can originally control Demonic Qi. With so much Demonic Qi, he could even shape quite a few demon spirits.
"It's not impossible," Chen Mo had already sent out several spiritual insects to survey the surrounding environment and terrain, pondering how to set up the array.
In fact, he had long read quite a few books on the Demon Path but had suffered from the lack of a skilled hand to masterfully control Demonic Qi and assist him in constructing arrays, so he had never tried.
If the younger brother was around, there would be no issue at all.
As for Wei Qingye, although he also knew some techniques of array formations, he would better stay put before professional cultivators.
However, he also made a request: "I want to try driving Demonic Qi; with your control, it shouldn't harm my foundation."
Hearing this, Li Ye's expression changed immediately.
Isn't this guy trusting me too much, to the point of wanting to control Demonic Qi?
Previously, when he used Demonic Qi to forge his own Tao heart, he had suffered enough, and that was just letting Demonic Qi pass through, which is fundamentally different from controlling it.
He spoke coldly:
"Are you crazy?"
However, Wei Qingye was already sitting cross-legged with closed eyes.
He said lightly,
"I trust you."
"..."
Li Ye suddenly felt an intense headache.
But at this point, they couldn't just leave things be; they had to solve the problem first. Although he was confident, he still needed to be cautious, very cautious.
Thus, the three of them went about their tasks separately.
Luckily, each core disciple of the Four Seasons Sect carried more than one personal space. Even without any assistance from the sect, setting up an array right here on the spot wasn't too difficult.
However, it was quite tough for Li Ye.
He had to transform the Earth Demon Ginseng into his possession using the demonized Five Elements Spirit Control Technique one by one while binding them. At the same time, he was busy providing Demonic Qi for the third senior brother and injecting Demonic Qi for Wei Qingye.
Fortunately, he had already advanced to the late Golden Core period, and his Divine Sense and Mana had undergone a tremendous enhancement. Otherwise, achieving these three goals simultaneously would indeed be quite troublesome.
While they were busy over there,
The few Fox Race members restrained by Divine Techniques were chatting.
Especially Blue Fox Di Ci and Red Fox Di Xia—the latter already knew this was his own brother. After the initial struggle, he quickly accepted the truth.
Upon closer thought,
It seemed that in the past, when they bullied him, they were not doing it too hard; instead, it seemed more like they were putting on a show for someone.
"So... brother."
"Are they like you too?"
Di Xia found himself feeling an indescribable sense of dependency on his brother after letting go of his previous reluctance.
Could this be the so-called family bond connected by blood?
"Yes." Di Ci leaned by the side, sighed softly: "They, like me, are just dogs kept by real noble children.
If we don't act this way, they wouldn't be satisfied.
It's like performing opera; it's truly ugly."
Several other previously arrogant fox clan scions were like this too, such behavior only drew ridicule.
Grabbing some fruits to eat and overturning a few baskets was all that those profligate young masters were capable of?
That was obviously the likes of vicious dogs trained by real profligate young masters to "clean the streets," typically depicted with green faces and fangs like evil ghosts in theatrical scripts.
No more distinguishing than stray dogs along the road.
Real dandy young masters wouldn't conduct themselves like that, let alone a Fox Race with heritage.
They lamented here.
Completely unaware of what the future might hold.
On the outside,
Changes were gradually taking place.
First was the vast expanse of ginseng fields. To transform them into his Spirit Pets and bind them was no easy task.
But fortunately, Li Ye had accumulated a significant amount of Vital Essence.
Moreover, when those Earth Demon Ginsengs saw how their companions seemed delighted after being nourished by Li Ye's Celestial Spiritual Qi, they immediately wanted to ally with Li Ye themselves.
So there was no pressure at all.
During this process, he also casually imprisoned many ginseng slaves working within the field. Those who had committed murders were directly wiped out, while those who hadn't were put aside somewhere else for now.
This time, Li Ye already regarded these beings as his and the sect's property; he naturally wouldn't allow them to be harmed or killed.
After all, he couldn't let them escape and disrupt large issues. Should they escape, they'd probably be the first to die—what use is there in guards who can't keep the ginseng fields secure?
And perhaps the Earth Desire Fox Race was too complacent; here he was, boldly preparing, yet they hadn't even reacted, not even a single Golden Core had shown up.
Overall, the issue with the ginseng fields was resolved.
The array by the third senior brother was quickly established with the help of Li Ye. This array, relying on the Earth Vein and Demonic Qi, could withstand any offensive, and even transfer Demonic Qi to someone.
—This ability was naturally intended for Li Ye and Wei Qingye.
At this point, Wei Qingye placed his treasured sword on his lap; already, faint demonic patterns started spreading over his originally tanned skin, enhancing the sharpness and depth of his heroic features, adding a wicked and even more dangerous aura to him as a whole.
Inside his body, his Golden Core was surrounded by ever-growing clusters of Demonic Qi controlled by Li Ye, replacing his Golden Core and spreading mana as vast as the sea throughout his entire meridian system.
The observing Xuan Flower Mountain Opening Axe couldn't help but marvel at this guy's determination, but it was more surprised by Wei Qingye's trust.
"Why does he trust you so much? If you harbored any ill intentions, you could easily contaminate his Golden Core Tao Foundation and efface his hard cultivation!"
Li Ye sighed softly: "It's probably the nature of a Sword Cultivator; they usually don't easily associate with others, but once they do, they give it their all.
Even at their own expense."
Honestly speaking, the pressure on him was even greater than Wei Qingye's; he couldn't betray this immense trust, and this guy doesn't possess his unique abilities, thus requiring him to be meticulously cautious.
Fortunately, fortune was smiling upon them.
Under Li Ye's control and restraint, the Demonic Qi was compliant enough, obediently substituting Spiritual Qi.
Wei Qingye's power, ignited by Demonic Qi, was basically indistinguishable from a Nascent Soul, and the nature of a Sword Cultivator allowed even a pseudo Nascent Soul to wield the sword dominantly in all directions.
Thus far.
The preparations were finally concluded.
Li Ye exhaled in relief and turned to the Xuan Flower Mountain Opening Axe, stating,
"Senior, are you ready?"
"I'm about to begin."
The Mountain Opening Axe replied with a hint of anticipation in its tone, "Okay."
As soon as those words fell.
Countless Earth Demon Ginseng suddenly started releasing Spiritual Qi instead of Demonic Qi; the pure Spiritual Qi surged forth like a tide, emanating from their mouths.
It condensed into a large tide of Spiritual Qi, sweeping across the surrounding land, then washing over the solidified concentration of Demonic Qi essence around the Xuan Flower Mountain Opening Axe.
Simultaneously, Li Ye called forth the beavers.
In front of these little guys were all the Treasure Lotus Lamp chalices, and under the lead of the initial five beavers, they chanted scriptures in unison.
The still familiar "cheep cheep cheep" could be heard.
However, scripture recitation is a formality, and with years of accumulation, these beavers have long equaled that of a Great Monk.
Countless lights soared upwards in this manner.
They entwined the fox corpses used as lamp wicks, dispelling their Resentment Qi and murderous intent.
The light became as gentle as that emitted by the beavers.
The Lotus Pond was purified as well.
The Demonic Qi surrounding the Xuan Flower Mountain Opening Axe was naturally rapidly purified, and it seemed as though… some jade lotus buds were sprouting from the pond, though they showed no sign of blooming.
It was precisely at this moment.
Li Ye and the two others suddenly gazed outside the array.
A dozen or so black clouds rushed towards them, each exuding the pressure of Nascent Soul level.
The sluggishly reactive Fox Race was finally responding.
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